NALC Branch 458

NALC Branch 458

Get the latest news about the Letter Carrier Craft, what’s in the newsletter and more. We do not speak for the USPS. This is NOT an official USPS podcast, and all views, opinions and advice are the views/ opinions of the speaker(s) of each episode.

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July 29, 2025 63 mins

In this episode we discuss the basics of maintaining a route for CCAs on a long term hold down/Opt, a newly converted regular, or even a senior carrier that wants to get back to the basics.

sometimes we can all learn something getting back to the basics.

--Edit book episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/edit-book-education/

--Route count and inspection episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/route-count-and-inspecti...

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NEW STEWARDS!!!

 

are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you!

Please send any questions or comments to 458podcast@gmail.com

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NEW STEWARDS!!!

 

are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you!

Please send any questions or comments to 458podcast@gmail.com

 

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June 18, 2025 62 mins

Eric Robinson (E-Rob) and Casey Ritchie discuss the Overtime Desired Lists (ODLs) and the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP). 

Click here to see the National Agreement and the M-2009 MOU- https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/2023-2026-national-agreement-and-implementation-mou-released

reach out with any comments or suggestions for future episodes at 458podcast@gmail.com

 

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Veronica from branch 2810 gives us a brief history of the MBA and discusses a few of the plans that it offers to NALC members and their families.  send any comments or questions to 458podcast@gmail.com click here to watch on youtube - https://youtu.be/tLBi49CuB6g

 

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May 9, 2025 21 mins

EL-814 - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/body/Handbook-EL-814-Postal-Employees-Guide-to-Safety-July-2020.pdf

M-41 - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/body/M-41-City-Delivery-Carriers-Duties-and-Responsibilities-June-2019.pdf

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April 25, 2025 23 mins

Marta Witten from Branch 143 in Findlay, OH shares the legislative struggles that the NALC had to push through to get collective bargaining. 

Watch on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/KXNBoEEjpVo

join our facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/61559180401195/

send comments, questions, and or any suggestions for future episodes to 458podcast@gmail.com

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March 16, 2025 62 mins
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January 20, 2025 17 mins

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Please send in any comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes. Thank you!

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December 31, 2024 22 mins

NALC Branch 458 Vice President Eric Beu speaks about edit books and how to properly maintain them. Send any comments, questions, or podcast ideas to 458podcast@gmail.com

 

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December 13, 2024 16 mins

Expanded vehicle safety check - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/body/1975-02-Notice-76-from-M-41-2001.pdf

please send any comments or suggestions to - 458podcast@gmail.com

 

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Article about Holiday leave exchange- https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2021/june-2021/document/CT.pdf

Link to the JCAM- https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/body/2022-JCAM.pdf

Please contact 458podcast@gmail.com with any questions or comments. 

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November 27, 2024 31 mins

Here is a link to enroll for PSHB, click on the link for postal workers and follow the prompts, Open enrollment closes on Dec. 9th. www.opm.gov

Penalty exclusion period is November 30 - December 27

as always, comment or send any questions to 458podcast@gmail.com

 

 

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October 14, 2024 43 mins

Members Eric Beu, Eric Robinson, and Casey Ritchie discuss updates from the Region 4 RAP session

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As information comes out and becomes available it will be posted here. 

!!!NEW INFORMATION!!!

      -here is the comparison tool link https://www.opm.gov/.../plan-information/compare-plans/

      -go to www.login.gov to create an account that is required to enroll this enrollment period

NALC Health Benefits Program website- www.NALCHBP.org

NALC Health Benefits plan phone number- 888-636-NALC (6252)

Click here to view premiums for 2...

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October 4, 2024 28 mins

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health plan information- https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFtjsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVGJudoMT4_zcl2p7DELEWchWkv3HDdBt2A-_fwYUA1GHQtSkk6J7oqfpQ_aem_fv1gJqIi9BZ_-aM9BtRivQ

automatic enrollment from OPM (please consider enrolling yourself to verify your enrolling in the plan you want) - https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/auto-enroll/?fbclid=IwY2xj...

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September 14, 2024 53 mins

Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Robinson discuss TSP scams, providing exceptional service and the importance of 3996's

Visit this link to view handbooks and manuals discussed in this episode

https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/usps-handbooks-and-manuals

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September 9, 2024 28 mins

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I hope to see everyone at the route adjustment training this week!

 

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guide for route inspections - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/city-delivery/body/2018-NALC-Guide-to-Route-Inspections.pdf

there will be a class at the Union hall on Sept. 11th at 6:00 for anyone interested in protecting their route! please come!

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Here you can find information discussed in this episode and more from the convention including videos (I highly recommend watching these), photos, and many more details https://www.nalc.org/union-administration/nalc-convention/2024-boston-convention

If you have any questions for the Delegates please send them to 458podcast@gmail.com

 

 

 

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